Opportunity Information: Apply for 20150624 LD
Apply for 20150624 LD
- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Humanities in the Public Square" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.164 Promotion of the HumanitiesPublic Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 23, 2015 and posted on Apr 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Humanities in the Public Square is a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that funds public-facing humanities projects tied to NEH's broader Common Good initiative. The overall purpose is to show how humanities scholarship can strengthen civic life by helping communities think through difficult, real-world issues. In practice, the program is meant for organizations that want to move humanities conversations beyond the classroom and into public settings where scholars, practitioners, and community members can engage one another in sustained, thoughtful discussion.
The program is rooted in the idea that the humanities have a direct role to play in the "current conditions of national life," especially at a time when communities face both major opportunities and serious challenges. NEH encourages applicants to select discussion themes that resonate locally, regionally, or statewide, and to frame those themes in ways that are accessible and compelling to public audiences. NEH offers examples of strong topic areas, such as how information technology is reshaping communities, how society should balance security and privacy, what democratic citizenship means today in relation to founding principles and political history, how humans relate to the natural world, and how the legacies of war affect individuals and the country. It also highlights issues like supporting veterans' reintegration into civilian life (linked to NEH's Standing Together initiative), responding to changing demographics, exploring the ethical and personal questions raised by new biomedical technologies, and addressing cultural and political polarization to rebuild community understanding. Applicants are not limited to these examples; they can propose other significant public issues as long as the approach is clearly grounded in humanities methods and perspectives.
Funded projects are expected to have three connected parts. First, applicants must organize a public forum that brings scholars and humanities practitioners into conversation with a public audience around a clearly defined theme. Second, they must follow that forum with a series of additional public programs that extend the conversation over time using creative formats, with the goal of encouraging ongoing reflection and public dialogue rather than a one-time event. Third, they must produce educational resources that share the project materials for continued use by teachers, students, and lifelong learners, helping the work live on beyond the live programming and making it easier for others to adapt or reuse the content.
NEH strongly encourages partnerships to strengthen the scholarly content, improve public reach, and ensure that the forum, follow-on programming, and educational components are well integrated and well executed. Partnerships with state humanities councils are specifically encouraged, though applicants can also collaborate with other institutions as appropriate depending on the project design and audience.
Key funding details: the opportunity is offered as a grant under CFDA 45.164 (Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs). The award ceiling is $300,000 and the award floor is $1. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, including state, local, county, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in that category). The opportunity was posted April 23, 2015, with an application deadline of June 24, 2015 (Funding Opportunity Number 20150624-LD). The sponsoring agency is the National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Public Programs, and the program information link is http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/humanities in the public square. For applicant support, NEH lists the Division of Public Programs at 202-606-8269 and publicpgms@neh.gov.
Humanities in the Public Square (NEH) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Humanities in the Public Square grant program?
Humanities in the Public Square is a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). It funds public-facing humanities projects that connect to NEH's broader Common Good initiative and are designed to show how humanities scholarship can strengthen civic life.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The overall purpose is to demonstrate how humanities perspectives can help communities think through difficult, real-world issues and the "current conditions of national life." The program emphasizes sustained, thoughtful public discussion rather than humanities work confined to classrooms or purely academic audiences.
What kinds of projects is NEH trying to support through this program?
This program is intended for organizations that want to move humanities conversations into public settings where scholars, humanities practitioners, and community members can engage one another. Projects should be accessible and compelling to public audiences and structured to support ongoing reflection and dialogue over time.
Do proposed discussion themes have to relate to local needs?
NEH encourages applicants to select themes that resonate locally, regionally, or statewide. Applicants are expected to frame those themes in ways that are understandable and engaging for public audiences.
What are examples of topic areas NEH considers strong for this program?
NEH highlights examples such as:
- How information technology is reshaping communities
- How society should balance security and privacy
- Democratic citizenship today in relation to founding principles and political history
- How humans relate to the natural world
- How the legacies of war affect individuals and the country
- Supporting veterans' reintegration into civilian life (linked to NEH's Standing Together initiative)
- Responding to changing demographics
- Ethical and personal questions raised by new biomedical technologies
- Addressing cultural and political polarization and rebuilding community understanding
Are applicants limited to the topic examples provided by NEH?
No. Applicants are not limited to the examples listed by NEH. Other significant public issues may be proposed as long as the approach is clearly grounded in humanities methods and perspectives.
What are the required components of a funded project?
Funded projects are expected to include three connected parts:
- A public forum that brings scholars and humanities practitioners into conversation with a public audience around a clearly defined theme.
- A series of additional public programs that follow the forum and extend the conversation over time using creative formats, encouraging ongoing reflection and public dialogue rather than a one-time event.
- Educational resources that share project materials for continued use by teachers, students, and lifelong learners, helping the work continue beyond live events and making it easier for others to adapt or reuse the content.
Is a single public event enough to meet the program expectations?
No. The structure described by NEH emphasizes a public forum followed by additional programming over time, plus educational resources for continued use. The intent is sustained engagement, not a one-time event.
What does NEH mean by "public-facing" humanities projects?
Based on the program description, "public-facing" projects are designed for public audiences and take place in public settings, bringing scholars and humanities practitioners into direct conversation with community members through forums and related programs.
Are partnerships required or encouraged?
Partnerships are strongly encouraged. NEH notes that partnerships can strengthen scholarly content, improve public reach, and help ensure the forum, follow-on programming, and educational components are integrated and well executed.
Are partnerships with state humanities councils allowed or preferred?
Partnerships with state humanities councils are specifically encouraged, though applicants may also collaborate with other institutions depending on the project design and audience.
What is the CFDA number for this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under CFDA 45.164, titled Promotion of the Humanities - Public Programs.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, including:
- State governments
- Local governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Which NEH office administers this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Public Programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 20150624-LD.
When was this opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2015, and the application deadline was June 24, 2015.
Where can applicants find the program information online?
NEH lists the program information link as: http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/humanities in the public square
How can applicants contact NEH for help with this opportunity?
Applicant support is listed as the NEH Division of Public Programs at 202-606-8269 or by email at publicpgms@neh.gov.
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